About Francis Wilson
Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 82). Francis Wilson was a South African economist, university teacher, writer, political economist and economics.
Francis Wilson (17 May 1939 – 24 April 2022) was a South African economist.
Biography
He was the son of the anthropologists Godfrey Wilson and Monica Wilson. Wilson attended St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown. He obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in physics from the University of Cape Town and a master's degree in economics as well as a doctorate, both from the University of Cambridge.
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Who was Francis Wilson?
South African economist (1939–2022)
When was Francis Wilson born?
Francis Wilson was born on 17 May 1939 in Livingstone.
When did Francis Wilson die?
Francis Wilson died on 24 April 2022.
What was Francis Wilson's occupation?
Francis Wilson was an economist, university teacher, writer, political economist and economics.
What nationality was Francis Wilson?
Francis Wilson was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis Wilson (economist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Wilson. https://biography.guide/francis-wilson/
MLA: "Francis Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-wilson/.
Chicago: "Francis Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-wilson/.
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